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Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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police station
A local office or post of police or security forces.
vi Anh ấy đang làm việc tại đồn cảnh sát.
en He is working at the police station.
A permanent location where troops are stationed, which is typically larger than a small outpost or "bốt."
vi Các binh sĩ đang canh gác tại đồn.
en The soldiers are on guard at the military post.
spread rumour
To spread information or a rumor by word of mouth, whether or not it is true.
vi Người ta đồn rằng anh ấy sắp đi xa.
en People say that he is going away.